O'Sullivan given solid testAthletics/ Great Ireland Run : There was no disguising the satisfaction on the face of Sonia O'Sullivan after her second-place…Mon Apr 11 2005 - 01:00
Maughan rings the changesGaelic Games : John Maughan has made one last shake-up to his Mayo team in a final effort to secure a place in the National …Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
Taking the upward slope backGaelic Games/National Football League: Joe Higgins of Laois tells Ian O'Riordan how innovative surgery may have saved his career…Fri Apr 01 2005 - 01:00
Tipperary in favour of changeGaelic Games, Rule 42: With over two weeks before GAA Congress there appears to be at least some climate change regarding Rule…Thu Mar 31 2005 - 01:00
All Ireland finalists go head to head in the NHLCork will have home advantage over Kilkenny for the opening round of the Allianz National Hurling League play-off section, a …Thu Mar 31 2005 - 01:00
Dublin unchanged as Caffrey refuses to panicDespite being well beaten by Cork last weekend Dublin manager Paul Caffrey is standing by the same team for Sunday's concluding…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
No immediate reform to hurling league formatThe GAA are effectively stuck with the current National Hurling League format for at least another yearWed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
GAC's powers to be dividedGAELIC GAMES: By establishing a new central appeals committee and arbitration system the GAA believe they have found a way to…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
O'Sullivan is one of dozen appealsAthletics: Sonia O'Sullivan and James Nolan are among about a dozen athletes appealing the Irish Sports Council's decision to…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
New system diverts path to courtWhen GAA president Seán Kelly first opened up the idea of separating the functions of the current Games Administration Committee…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Croke Park set to clear debts by 2010Gaelic Games: Croke Park is clearing its debts well ahead of all projections, and is on course to become profitable for the…Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Mulvihill picks on pick-upGaelic Games: In a surprising break from tradition GAA director general Liam Mulvihill has commented on a motion ahead of its…Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Mayo make all the right movesDivision One A/Mayo 0-16 Tyrone 1-11: After a couple of wild and eccentric mood swings, a largely forgettable game in Omagh …Mon Mar 21 2005 - 00:00
Byrne fares best of IrishATHLETICS: Jolene Byrne by far enjoyed the most satisfying run from an Irish perspective, her 17th-place finish in yesterday…Mon Mar 21 2005 - 00:00
Bekele's hopes may rest with short-course raceAthletics/World Cross Country Championships: It's been eight years since the IAAF introduced the 4km short-course race to go…Sat Mar 19 2005 - 00:00
Brady hails end of long waitTo that old list of the greatest half-time moments in Croke Park we must add the tale of Ballina Stephenites.Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
First Dunnamaggin then the worldAll-Ireland club hurling final: Some fell to their knees and kissed the ground; others pointed towards family and friends sitting…Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Ruane remains calm before stormBrian Ruane doesn't exactly knock you over with his enthusiasmThu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Bad back stops CraggAthletics News: There won't be any immediate sequel to Alistair Cragg winning the European Indoor title.Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Barry craves club successGaelic Games/All-Ireland club hurling final/Focus on James Stephens : You'd wonder sometimes why certain players rave about …Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Devenney ruled outGaelic Games News : Ballina have accepted they'll play their All-Ireland club football final without star defender Enda Devenney…Tue Mar 15 2005 - 00:00
Marsden calls a halt to his county careerArmagh manager Joe Kernan last night paid tribute to the "great service" of Diarmaid Marsden, who has announced his retirement…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Counties to unite for changeRule 42 controversy The seven counties that successfully drafted motions related to opening Croke Park to other sports are set…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Squeeze put on leading competitorsAthletics News Irish athletics has been stunned by the news that many of its leading performers won't be receiving any grant…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Marsden retires from inter-countyArmagh manager Joe Kernan last night paid tribute to the "great service" of Diarmaid Marsden, who has announced his retirement…Thu Mar 10 2005 - 00:00
Cragg to focus on short courseAthletics News : Alistair Cragg has narrowed his focus ahead of the World Cross Country in an effort to strengthen his chances…Tue Mar 08 2005 - 00:00
Hard work pays off for GillickATHLETICS / European Indoor Championships: Something must be working right when you run your first individual race at a major…Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
Cragg looks forward to next testATHLETICS / European Indoor Championships: Ian O'Riordan profiles the two men who brought home gold medals from the European…Mon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
A new golden age of athleticsATHLETICS: First Europe, now comes the world. It's going to be hard to stop these Irish conquistadorsMon Mar 07 2005 - 00:00
A bit done, much more to doOlympics 2004 Publication of Athens Review: Don't Look Back in Anger would be an obvious subtitle to the Athens Review, which…Thu Mar 03 2005 - 00:00
Days of big payouts numberedAthens Review Reaction: The days of copious and liberal funding to Irish Olympic athletes are now overThu Mar 03 2005 - 00:00
Review to call for funding overhaulOLYMPIC GAMES Athens 2004: Increased professionalism within the governing bodies and an overhaul in the funding of Olympic athletes…Wed Mar 02 2005 - 00:00
Board back Whelahan as pressure mountsSpeculation is mounting that Pad Joe Whelahan won't survive the season as Limerick hurling managerTue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Irish entry biggest yetATHLETICS/European Indoor Championships: Athletics Ireland yesterday finalised a 16-strong team for this weekend's European …Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
Statistics to show the impact of experimental rulesThe GAA is preparing statistical data on the level of fouling in football and hurling in an effort to prove the value of the …Tue Mar 01 2005 - 00:00
O'Sullivan not to run in cross countryATHLETICS / News round-up: Sonia O'Sullivan has turned down the offer of joining the Irish team for next month's World Cross…Fri Feb 25 2005 - 00:00
Hunt the first managerial casualtyGAELIC GAMES / News round-up: One week into the Allianz National Hurling League it's not just the experimental rules that are…Fri Feb 25 2005 - 00:00
Kelleher stands firm in DublinGaelic Games/Hurling news: With headlines including "dire" and "disappointing" Dublin, and continuing rumblings of player discontent…Thu Feb 24 2005 - 00:00
Residents voice concernsGaelic Games/Croke Park: GAA President Seán Kelly has described as "positive and co-operative" his first formal meeting with…Thu Feb 24 2005 - 00:00
Hurling group not 'steamrolled'Gaelic Games News: The hurling rules task force was in no way steamrolled by the preferences of its football counterpart, according…Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
Money loses its lustre in debateGaelic Games Annual report for 2004: The argument for opening Croke Park to other sports on financial grounds will be rendered…Wed Feb 23 2005 - 00:00
O'Sullivan may run Worlds in FranceAthletics: Athletics Ireland have hinted that Sonia O'Sullivan is set to run next month's World Cross Country in St Etienne, …Tue Feb 22 2005 - 00:00
Murray powers past hero to senior titleAthletics/National Cross Country Championships: The only thing better than winning your first national senior cross country …Mon Feb 21 2005 - 00:00
Parkinson does not let the hype blur his visionALL-IRELAND CLUB FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS Portlaoise v Crossmaglen: With all the hype surrounding Colm Parkinson you'd swear he…Fri Feb 18 2005 - 00:00
Way cleared to debate Rule 42There were two significant postscripts to yesterday's announcement that Rule 42 has finally been cleared for debate at GAA Congress…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
Past ballots reveal little about what will tip balanceRule 42 History of the debate: The short and troubled history of the Rule 42 debate helps suspend any guarantee of formality…Thu Feb 17 2005 - 00:00
GAA Congress set to debate Rule 42There was strong evidence last night that Rule 42 will be debated at the GAA's Congress next April.Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Championship is what matters for CorkGAELIC GAMES/Hurling Interview with Cork manager John Allen: As the new Cork hurling manager John Allen could be led to believe…Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Fear and loathing of yellowNational Hurling League Countdown: There was only one possible topic of conversation at yesterday's launch of the Allianz National…Wed Feb 16 2005 - 00:00
Outstanding indoor talent out in the coldATHLETICS/Profile of David Gillick: That the name David Gillick suddenly tops the European indoor list for 400 metres has taken…Tue Feb 15 2005 - 00:00
